On Amazing Tales CT: The bell manufacturing capital of the U.S. is East Hampton, CT. Only one firm (Bevin Bells) remains in business – the last in the country. They created the bell that gave Clarence his wings in "'It’s a Wonderful Life." The podcast URL is in the commentsSubmitted by CTHistory42 t3_11bj8zp in Connecticut
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On Amazing Tales CT: why is Nathan Hale CT’s official State Hero? Did he really say, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country,” before being hanged as America's first spy? Learn the story behind Hale. Find the podcast URL under commentsSubmitted by CTHistory42 t3_10loohq in Connecticut
"Native Land Digital" is an indigenous-led, Canadian-based non-profit group seeking to raise awareness of where original Native American tribes owned property. They admit that this is a work in progress, not perfect, and seek corrections. Thought the CT map (with some NY) was quite interesting.Submitted by CTHistory42 t3_10gx1la in Connecticut
On Amazing Tales CT: This is where Revolutionary War soldiers kept the ammunition at Redding’s Putnam Park during 1778’s harsh winter. 3,000 soldiers suffered low pay, insufficient food and clothing. It became CT’s first state park. Find the podcast URL in the comments sectionSubmitted by CTHistory42 t3_zu7tyq in Connecticut
This satellite photo shows development in the Northeast. The one dark spot in CT-MA is a National Heritage Corridor (The Last Green Valley). Pristine woodlands, clear clean rivers. Half the size of the Grand Canyon; 85% undeveloped. Learn more on Amazing Tales CT: https://AmazingTalesCT.Podbean.comSubmitted by CTHistory42 t3_z556y3 in Connecticut
A railroad worker avoided the worst train crash in U.S. history in 1891; he had a premonition the night before and called-in sick. 4 trains collided in 10 minutes in eastern CT. His fill-in was killed. It’s the next episode of Amazing Tales: https://AmazingTalesCT.Podbean.comSubmitted by CTHistory42 t3_yajx2v in Connecticut
Here's a map of former, major stagecoach routes and major inter-town highways in CT. The map is not exhaustive, but it shows CT before many "newer" towns were formed/incorporated and gives a good sense for how development was prioritized.
Stagecoach routes went everywhere in CT, from the late 1700s to the mid 1800s. Then, trains came along. Until then, you had to contend with crowded, bumpy rides. It was the cost of doing business. But, they worked. Hear the story of this era on the podcast Amazing Tales CTSubmitted by CTHistory42 t3_ygfhq2 in Connecticut